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Endoluminal electro-occlusion detection apparatus and method
Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1995-07-07
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Granted: 2000-02-01
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Expires: 2015-07-07
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and method for occluding a lumen, such as a vessel, in a mammal using alternating current and monitoring reflected power from the occlusion site to determine vessel constriction and/or electrocoagulation. The apparatus is provided with an alternating current (AC) power generator, a first electrode electrically coupled to the generator, a dispersive electrode electrically coupled to the generator and forming in-part with the generator and the first electrode a drive circuit and a reflected power monitoring circuit coupled to the drive circuit for monitoring power reflected back toward the generator from the first electrode. With this construction, occlusion and/or thermocoagulation can be accurately detected so that the power delivered to the first electrode when positioned in the mammal can be terminated. In this manner, the risk of overheating tissue in the vicinity of the constricted vessel is minimized or eliminated.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald W. Scheldrup
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12109; A61B17/12131; A61B17/1214; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B18/1492; A61B2017/1205; A61B2017/12054; A61B2017/12063; A61B2018/00636; A61B2018/00696; A61B2018/00702; A61B2018/00708; A61B2018/00773; A61B2018/00779; A61B2018/00785; A61B18/1206; A61B2018/1246; A61B2018/1253; A61B2018/1405; A61B2018/1435; A61B2018/1495
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
An apparatus for providing endoluminal occlusion in a mammalian body, comprising: an alternating current (AC) power generator having a frequency in the radio frequency range and having a pre-determined output signal for producing an occlusion when said generator is coupled to a first electrode and a second electrode to form in-part an electro-occlusion drive circuit; a first electrode electrically coupled to said generator; a second electrode electrically coupled to said generator and forming in-part with said generator and said first electrode an electro-occlusion drive circuit; and a reflected power monitoring circuit coupled to said electro-occlusion drive circuit for indicating endoluminal occlusion by monitoring a reflected power signal toward the generator from the first electrode when said first electrode energized with the output signal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
123 words
An apparatus for providing endoluminal occlusion in a mammalian body, comprising: an alternating current (AC) power generator having a frequency in the radio frequency range and having a pre-determined output signal for producing an occlusion when said generator is coupled to a first electrode and a second electrode to form in-part an electro-occlusion drive circuit; a first electrode electrically coupled to said generator; a second electrode electrically coupled to said generator and forming in-part with said generator and said first electrode an electro-occlusion drive circuit; and a reflected power monitoring circuit coupled to said electro-occlusion drive circuit for indicating endoluminal occlusion by monitoring a reflected power signal toward the generator from the first electrode when said first electrode energized with the output signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said reflected power monitoring circuit includes a control circuit that is coupled to said electro-occlusion drive circuit for altering the delivery of said output signal when a predetermined change in the reflected power signal occurs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said reflected power monitoring circuit includes a control circuit that is coupled to said electro-occlusion drive circuit for interrupting delivery of said output signal when a predetermined change in the reflected power signal occurs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said reflected power monitoring circuit includes a control circuit that is coupled to said electro-occlusion drive circuit for interrupting delivery of said output signal when at least about a 20% change in said reflected power signal occurs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said reflected power monitoring circuit includes a circuit for comparing said output signal and said reflected power signal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further including an elongated delivery member having a distal end portion, and wherein said first electrode is detachably coupled to said distal end portion for implantation as an endoluminal occlusion device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said first electrode is mechanically detachably coupled to said delivery member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said first electrode is electrolytically detachably coupled to said delivery member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first electrode is adapted for use in a fallopian tube.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
119 words
An apparatus for providing endoluminal occlusion in a mammalian body, comprising: an alternating current (AC) power generator having a frequency in the radio frequency range and having a pre-determined output signal for producing an occlusion when said generator is coupled to a first electrode and a second electrode to form in-part an electro-occlusion drive circuit; a first electrode electrically coupled to said generator; a second electrode electrically coupled to said generator and forming in-part with said generator and said first electrode an electro-occlusion drive circuit; and a directional coupler coupled to said electro-occlusion drive circuit for indicating endoluminal occlusion by detecting a reflected power signal from the first electrode when said first electrode is energized with the output signal.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
119 words
An apparatus for providing endoluminal occlusion in a mammalian body, comprising: an alternating current (AC) power generator having a frequency in the radio frequency range and having a pre-determined output signal for producing an occlusion when said generator is coupled to a first electrode and a second electrode to form in-part an electro-occlusion drive circuit; a first electrode electrically coupled to said generator; a second electrode electrically coupled to said generator and forming in-part with said generator and said first electrode an electro-occlusion drive circuit; and a directional coupler coupled to said electro-occlusion drive circuit for indicating endoluminal occlusion by detecting a reflected power signal from the first electrode when said first electrode is energized with the output signal.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
58 words
A method for occluding a lumen in a mammal, comprising the steps of: (a) delivering an occlusion device to a desired site within the mammal; (b) applying an alternating current signal to the occlusion device to form an occlusion; (c) monitoring a reflected power signal from the occlusion device during step (b) in order to indicate endoluminal occlusion.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
58 words
A method for occluding a lumen in a mammal, comprising the steps of: (a) delivering an occlusion device to a desired site within the mammal; (b) applying an alternating current signal to the occlusion device to form an occlusion; (c) monitoring a reflected power signal from the occlusion device during step (b) in order to indicate endoluminal occlusion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
59 words
The method of claim 11 wherein step (c) further includes the step of identifying a baseline reflected power signal during an initial period of step (b), said method further comprising the step of: (d) interrupting the application of alternating current to the occlusion device in response to a predetermined change in the monitored reflected power from the baseline signal.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 12 wherein step (d) further includes the step of interrupting the delivery of AC to the occlusion device in response to a change in reflected power of at least about 20%.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 12 wherein step (b) further includes delivering the AC signal to the occlusion device at a radio-frequency.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 11 wherein step (a) comprises delivering the occlusion device to the desired site via a delivery member that is detachably coupled to the occlusion device.
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